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Senior level principal policy officer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of shaping policy frameworks, owning outcomes across complex initiatives, and leading the teams and projects that turn strategy into practice. Hiring is concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Education, with 50% of openings offering remote or hybrid work, and employers like Google, Coinbase, and Avalere Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Policy Analyst Supervisor will lead a team of policy analysts and work with CDE’s team of researchers, data scientists, engagement specialists, and content experts to conduct quantitative and qualitative research to help inform public policy discussions. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (Bank) is seeking a Policy Analyst Supervisor to be part of the Community Development and Engagement (CDE) team. In this position, you will support the Minneapolis Fed’s mission to pursue a growing economy that works for all of us. The Minneapolis CDE team works to advance the economic well-being of Indian Country and low- to moderate-income individuals, households, and communities. Through policy analysis, applied research, and convening, we inform public policy discussions. Community development is a core function of the Federal Reserve System. Community development work helps improve economic outcomes in low- and moderate-income communities. It’s an important responsibility of the Federal Reserve that is rooted in its mandates from Congress. These efforts promote a healthy economy and a strong financial system and aim for people in every community to have opportunities to participate in the economy and prosper.
This position can be located either at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis or at its branch in Helena, Montana. This position requires regular on-site presence.
To be considered, your application must include (attach all documents):
- Resume
- Cover Letter that describes how you meet the required qualifications listed below
- Writing Sample (Authored Independently)
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervision: Directly supervise the CD policy team by developing, motivating, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of staff.
- Lead and mentor CD policy team members, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance.
- Work with CD policy team on annual work goals, collaboration on creation of and monitor progress.
- Hire, onboard, and offboard employees.
- Perform midyear and end of year evaluations and compensation decisions.
- Ensure all MPLS FRB trainings and policies are followed and completed.
- Approve travel and budget requests.
- Provide constructive feedback to help team members achieve their potential, identify growth opportunities, and development plans.
- Project and Content Delivery: Provide guidance and support to CD policy team to ensure successful project delivery.
- Help team members identify research/policy questions and translate research into content for the informed public to inform policy makers.
- Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery. Ensure the policy team has the resources needed to meet objectives.
- Help develop research/policy projects, ensure nonbiased framing, identification and/or availability of data.
-
Review/edit CD content before submission into editorial process.
-
Engagement: Ensure CD work is community informed.
- Help team members create and execute an engagement strategy to connect the Bank’s research, policy analysis, and data products with relevant stakeholders, policy makers, and communities.
- Work with engagement manager to execute events.
-
Ensure execution of engagement plans.
-
Division Leadership: Proactively collaborate with division leaders to ensure the division’s collective success.
- Working with other leaders ensure collaboration across the matrix structure.
- Analyze and evaluate business needs, assess needed skillsets and deploy staffing to meet division goals.
- Participate in the development of division focus areas and associated goals, as well as division management policies.
- Participate in annual work planning to ensure adequate staffing capacity and resources.
- Participate in division budgeting decisions.
- Serve as an executive sponsor of a portfolio or major projects.
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct both quantitative and qualitative research on public policy issues important to low- and moderate-income individuals, households, and communities.
- Identify and analyze emerging trends in public policy that may impact low- and moderate-income individuals, households, and communities.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute projects in a manner that ensures projects are completed successfully.
- Share findings through written content, internal and external presentations, and briefings to a variety of audiences.
- Lead Bank and System work and assume leadership roles in special projects and programs. Travel within the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis district which includes Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and northwestern Wisconsin and outside the district is required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, economics, or related field.
- Minimum 6 years of operations/financial analysis or project management experience.
- Experience working on policies affecting low- and moderate-income individuals, households, and communities.
- Experience gathering and analyzing data for quantitative research purposes such as ability to deploy summary statistics.
- Experience conducting and analyzing qualitative research such as focus groups, surveys, or interviews.
- Strong understanding of public policies and their impacts.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets and information.
- High level of attention to detail; commitment to high-quality work.
- Excellent project management skills, including organization, time management, and communication.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build, nurture, and maintain relationships.
- Experience directly or indirectly managing people.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven ability to manage and adapt to multiple concurrent projects, shifting priorities, deadlines, and informational needs.
- Experience managing internal and external collaborations.
- General understanding of the role of the Federal Reserve.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary offer will be based on qualifications/experience of the candidate, alignment with market data, the needs of the position, our total compensation package, and internal equity.
- The full salary range for Minneapolis is $115,800 - $144,732 - $173,700, with an expected starting salary between $115,800 - $144,732.
- The full salary range for Helena is $104,200 - $130,259 - $156,300, with an expected starting salary between $104,200 - $130,259.
Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
- Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- 401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Free public transportation passes
- Annual educational assistance
- On-site fitness facility
- Professional development programs, training, and conferences
- And more…
The Minneapolis Fed is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons and we work together to pursue an economy that works for all of us.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Project/Product Management Family Group
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels. Privacy Notice
INTRODUCTION
The Policy Analyst Supervisor will lead a team of policy analysts and work with CDE’s team of researchers, data scientists, engagement specialists, and content experts to conduct quantitative and qualitative research to help inform public policy discussions. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (Bank) is seeking a Policy Analyst Supervisor to be part of the Community Development and Engagement (CDE) team. In this position, you will support the Minneapolis Fed’s mission to pursue a growing economy that works for all of us. The Minneapolis CDE team works to advance the economic well-being of Indian Country and low- to moderate-income individuals, households, and communities. Through policy analysis, applied research, and convening, we inform public policy discussions. Community development is a core function of the Federal Reserve System. Community development work helps improve economic outcomes in low- and moderate-income communities. It’s an important responsibility of the Federal Reserve that is rooted in its mandates from Congress. These efforts promote a healthy economy and a strong financial system and aim for people in every community to have opportunities to participate in the economy and prosper.
This position can be located either at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis or at its branch in Helena, Montana. This position requires regular on-site presence.
To be considered, your application must include (attach all documents):
- Resume
- Cover Letter that describes how you meet the required qualifications listed below
- Writing Sample (Authored Independently)
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervision: Directly supervise the CD policy team by developing, motivating, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of staff.
- Lead and mentor CD policy team members, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance.
- Work with CD policy team on annual work goals, collaboration on creation of and monitor progress.
- Hire, onboard, and offboard employees.
- Perform midyear and end of year evaluations and compensation decisions.
- Ensure all MPLS FRB trainings and policies are followed and completed.
- Approve travel and budget requests.
- Provide constructive feedback to help team members achieve their potential, identify growth opportunities, and development plans.
- Project and Content Delivery: Provide guidance and support to CD policy team to ensure successful project delivery.
- Help team members identify research/policy questions and translate research into content for the informed public to inform policy makers.
- Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery. Ensure the policy team has the resources needed to meet objectives.
- Help develop research/policy projects, ensure nonbiased framing, identification and/or availability of data.
-
Review/edit CD content before submission into editorial process.
-
Engagement: Ensure CD work is community informed.
- Help team members create and execute an engagement strategy to connect the Bank’s research, policy analysis, and data products with relevant stakeholders, policy makers, and communities.
- Work with engagement manager to execute events.
-
Ensure execution of engagement plans.
-
Division Leadership: Proactively collaborate with division leaders to ensure the division’s collective success.
- Working with other leaders ensure collaboration across the matrix structure.
- Analyze and evaluate business needs, assess needed skillsets and deploy staffing to meet division goals.
- Participate in the development of division focus areas and associated goals, as well as division management policies.
- Participate in annual work planning to ensure adequate staffing capacity and resources.
- Participate in division budgeting decisions.
- Serve as an executive sponsor of a portfolio or major projects.
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct both quantitative and qualitative research on public policy issues important to low- and moderate-income individuals, households, and communities.
- Identify and analyze emerging trends in public policy that may impact low- and moderate-income individuals, households, and communities.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute projects in a manner that ensures projects are completed successfully.
- Share findings through written content, internal and external presentations, and briefings to a variety of audiences.
- Lead Bank and System work and assume leadership roles in special projects and programs. Travel within the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis district which includes Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and northwestern Wisconsin and outside the district is required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, economics, or related field.
- Minimum 6 years of operations/financial analysis or project management experience.
- Experience working on policies affecting low- and moderate-income individuals, households, and communities.
- Experience gathering and analyzing data for quantitative research purposes such as ability to deploy summary statistics.
- Experience conducting and analyzing qualitative research such as focus groups, surveys, or interviews.
- Strong understanding of public policies and their impacts.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets and information.
- High level of attention to detail; commitment to high-quality work.
- Excellent project management skills, including organization, time management, and communication.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build, nurture, and maintain relationships.
- Experience directly or indirectly managing people.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven ability to manage and adapt to multiple concurrent projects, shifting priorities, deadlines, and informational needs.
- Experience managing internal and external collaborations.
- General understanding of the role of the Federal Reserve.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary offer will be based on qualifications/experience of the candidate, alignment with market data, the needs of the position, our total compensation package, and internal equity.
- The full salary range for Minneapolis is $115,800 - $144,732 - $173,700, with an expected starting salary between $115,800 - $144,732.
- The full salary range for Helena is $104,200 - $130,259 - $156,300, with an expected starting salary between $104,200 - $130,259.
Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
- Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- 401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Free public transportation passes
- Annual educational assistance
- On-site fitness facility
- Professional development programs, training, and conferences
- And more…
The Minneapolis Fed is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons and we work together to pursue an economy that works for all of us.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Project/Product Management Family Group
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels. Privacy Notice
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Senior Level Principal Policy Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level principal policy officer job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led policy development from inception through implementation, not just contributed to it. A strong application demonstrates ownership of significant policy outcomes, experience advising senior leadership, and the ability to build consensus across agencies or departments. Published policy work, cross-functional leadership experience, and a reputation for sound judgment in high-stakes environments give candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level principal policy officers?
Companies hiring senior level principal policy officers right now include Google, Coinbase, and Avalere Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large government agencies, defense contractors, public-sector consulting firms, and mission-driven organizations that need experienced professionals to lead policy strategy rather than simply support it.
Are there remote senior level principal policy officer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and the nature of the work. About 50% of senior level principal policy officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in policy roles that do not require on-site presence for classified work or in-person stakeholder engagement. Government-adjacent roles are more likely to require on-site or hybrid arrangements.
What makes a principal policy officer role senior level?
Senior level principal policy officer roles are defined by scope, independence, and influence. Where mid-level roles support policy development, senior roles own it, setting direction, making consequential recommendations to executive leadership, and accountable for outcomes across programs or agencies. These positions typically involve mentoring junior staff, managing external stakeholder relationships, and leading policy initiatives that carry significant organizational or regulatory impact.
Which industries hire the most senior level principal policy officers?
Senior Level principal policy officer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate in heavily regulated environments where experienced policy leadership is needed to manage compliance, shape legislative responses, and coordinate with government bodies at the state or federal level.